During a search of the House of Lords on the evening of 4 November, Fawkes was discovered guarding 36 barrels of gunpowder —enough to reduce the House of Lords to rubble—and …

Dec 19, 2025 · On the night of November 4–5, a detachment of Westminster guards discovered an enormous cache of gunpowder in a cellar under the House of Lords, and they arrested Guy …

Apr 29, 2021 · The 1605 Gunpowder Plot was a failed attempt by pro-Catholic conspirators to blow up the English Parliament on 5 November and kill King James I of England (reigned 1603 …

Every 5 November in Britain on Guy Fawkes Day, we remember the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, when Guy Fawkes and fellow Catholic conspirators attempted to blow up Parliament and …

Jan 31, 2025 · Guy Fawkes was sentenced to death for his role in the Gunpowder Plot, a conspiracy to kill James I of England, members of the royal family and government officials.

Jul 16, 2025 · The Gunpowder Plot has left a lasting legacy in British culture, particularly with the observance of Guy Fawkes Night. Celebrated every November 5, this event includes lighting …

In the early hours of the morning, Guy Fawkes — who called himself Guido — was discovered with his pockets filled with matches and harbouring 36 barrels of gunpowder, concealed …

What happened after the plot was discovered? How were the conspirators punished, and why do we still commemorate it on Guy Fawkes Night?

Detailed biographies on the conspirators, government agents, and key figures associated with the Plot. Buildings and locations of significance in the history of the Gunpowder Treason. A …

He became synonymous with the Gunpowder Plot, the failure of which has been commemorated in the UK as Guy Fawkes Night since 5 November 1605, when his effigy is traditionally burned …